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: Asa, Hirofumi Yoshida , and a new character named Yuko patrol their school searching for devils.

, titled "How to Walk Shoeless," was released on July 27, 2022 , as part of the Academy Saga. This milestone chapter shifted away from heavy action to focus on the psychological and social struggles of the new protagonist, Asa Mitaka . Chapter Summary & Key Events : Asa, Hirofumi Yoshida , and a new

: Asa recognizes classmates who mock her for the War Devil's recent public and awkward attempt to ask Yoshida out. This leads to a cruel discovery: someone has stuffed raw chicken meat into Asa's locker and onto her shoes, a likely jab at her accidental killing of Bucky the Chicken Devil. Chapter Summary & Key Events : Asa recognizes

: Distraught, Asa attempts to walk home barefoot. Yuko stops her and offers one of her own shoes so they can each walk with one. The chapter ends with the two girls running through town, marking the start of a rare, genuine friendship for Asa. Thematic Analysis Yuko stops her and offers one of her

: Critics noted that this chapter prioritizes character development over plot progression, highlighting Asa’s isolation and Yuko's unexpected empathy.